Fire crews in South Salt Lake moved fast Tuesday afternoon, forcing their way into an Islamic center to stop a small fire before it could spread. Firefighters knocked the blaze down in about 10 minutes, and officials reported no injuries and no damage to nearby properties. The building was empty when crews arrived, and investigators are still working to determine what started the fire.
What officials reported
According to reporting by KUTV, South Salt Lake Fire Chief Terry Addison said crews breached a door to get inside the building. Firefighters then used hose lines and water from their engines to put out the flames in roughly 10 minutes. KUTV's coverage also includes photos by reporter Natalie Wadas that show crews working the scene outside the Islamic center.
How first responders described the response
The South Salt Lake Fire Department lists Terry Addison as its fire chief and stresses quick, coordinated responses on its official site. The department's public information outlines entry and fire suppression protocols that match the approach described at the Islamic center, from forcing entry to rapidly deploying hose lines.
Photos and investigation
Additional images from the scene appear in a gallery published by KJZZ. Chief Addison told KUTV that the fire does not appear to be suspicious, and investigators will keep working to identify the cause.
Anyone with information about the incident can contact the South Salt Lake Fire Department's non-emergency line at 801-840-4000, according to the department's website. This story will be updated if officials release more details.
